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Hello, I wasn't able to find this topic so I thought I'd ask. I am not a beginner by any means, but I'd love input from true experts. I'd like to understand pros and cons to using traditional wireless (like sennheiser G4 level) and these new DJI wireless mics. I'd use the same b6 lavs. Why would I go the sennheiser route? It seems like a dumb question, but it seems like the 2.4 G digital signal might be cleaner and less noise than analog, and maybe less interference? I'm not usually in a congested area, and just doing interviews. I'm just wondering if it's one of those things that takes time for a whole industry to come around to change to what might…
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I'm working with a Scorpio for the first time right now and I'm surprised that it still seems to have the same annoying issue I'm used to from my 633: When due to trouble I rename a take wrong so it's got a take name I already had, the recorder adds a A to the file because there can't be 2 files having the same name. (eg. 2-1-T02 and 2-1-T02A). That's good so far and it makes sense of course. But, when I'm changing the take afterwards to the right name or number (or into any name or number), which I haven't recorded yet the A will not disappear. It stays in the filename. Is there still no option to get rid of that? (Besides correcting it in WaveAgent afterwards.…
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As an owner of LT and LR units, I know the battery eliminators for those aren't interchangeable. However, do either battery eliminators for these units work for the LMb? I can't find any reference to a stand-alone elim for the LMb... does it even exist? Thanks!
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Lectro Venue2/A1 Design Anachronism and Random Venue2 Block Switching Halted Production 1 2 3
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**EDIT** Since people seem to be confused about what my original question was, I've made it bold. It's a question that has nothing to do with a lack of knowledge about the 470/19 overlap existing or backwards compatibility. It's just me being pissed off and asking how this setting on my Venue2 changed without me voluntarily changing it, and how I can prevent it in the future. That's it.****** This is absolutely unacceptable. I've never changed any block settings on anything in my kit. Production was behind and in full blown freak out mode, so I wired an actor in her dressing room. They rushed her to set for her scene, and I got absolutely no audio from h…
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I'm using the plastic DPA concealer lav mounts, and occasionally the InvisiLav mounts for the cos-11s. I'm looking for double-sided tape of equivalent quality to the stock circles that come with the DPA concealers, but in larger amounts that I can cut and customize myself. Anyone find anything like this in rolls or sheets? I already have and use snot tape for other purposes, but was looking for something less gooey Thanks!
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I own four B6s that I used under clothing for a landscape show last year. Unless it was very windy the results were very good. I used mole skin cut into one inch squares and I placed the mic near the center of the moleskin. Then I adhered it up near the collar area. Recently I've been "hiding" the mics in plain site when shootin indoors because they are so small. I've been getting more breath pops than I would like, and putting the foam windscreen on takes away the benefit of the small size and sometimes causes clothing rustle problems too. Any good advice from B6 users out there? Regards, Bernie
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I'm looking for a protection/case for my wisycom MTB40S transmitter. I'm starting a long project with lot of exteriors and harsh weather. What do you People use?
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Hello all, I primarily work in other aspects of production. Sound work is just a side gig I do once or twice a month on relatively small/simple corporate, commercial, and the occasional documentary shoots. It is not necessarily a position I market myself as or have ambitions of growth/career within it. But I do enjoy it! I preface all that to ask a question about gear investment. I currently use a basic Mix-Pre 6 rig. I rarely ever have to handle more than 4 mics, usually just 2 or 3. Awhile ago, a sound mixer friend of mine was selling his 633 and offered it to me for an outrageously generous discount, so I took it! I had some basic experience wi…
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Sanken Cs-M1 new mike 1 2 3 4 8
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I've just seem an announcement from Gotham Sound about a new Sanken mike, the CS-M1. https://www.gothamsound.com/product/cs-m1-compact-shotgun-microphone Anyone has tried it already? Thanks Tony Muricy
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Hi there, Zaxcom has been announce a new transmitter, TRXLA5 - an upgraded version from TRXLA3. Include all the bell and whistles such as NeverClip, internal recording, ZaxNet, ZaxNet QC, Powerroll etc. Most notable is the support of 5 Volt microphones and MHz Bands. US: 512.0 - 607.9 (100mW), 614.1 - 615.9 (20mW), 653.1 - 662.9 (20mW) Global: 512.0 - 698.0 More specifications can be found here.
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New Next-Generation Receivers Provide the Highest Level of RF and Audio Performance Available with Versatile Feature Sets for Field and Location Production Rio Rancho, NM (April 20, 2022) – Lectrosonics is pleased to announce the introduction of the DSR and DSR5P dual-channel and DSR4 quad-channel digital slot receivers. The new receivers are compatible with all the current Lectrosonics mono and stereo digital transmitters and are backward compatible with any of the Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters made in the past 20 years. The DSR and DSR5P receivers provide two independent receiver channels and the DSR4 provides four independent receiver channels at the highes…
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Looks very interesting. Seems to tick most of the boxes of the rumours. Multiband was a new one for me, certainly very interesting for people doing doc work. Was expecting a smaller form factor, but can only imagine that this is the first of a range. Didnt mention anything about 48v, so from the rumors, they might have dropped that feuture on this particulair model?
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I'm thinking of adding some inline RF attenuators to my links/hops transmitters in my bag setup, to help my recievers out with spray etc. I'm using smqv and the min power output is 50mW, I think half that or even less would be enough from my bag to camera which is usually close. Has anyone one done be this? I recall a discussion somewhere but can't find it now. How much attenuation would I need? 5db, 10db? If anyone knows the formula that would be amazing!
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Nope I've never gotten on the quick-release train. Because I'm an idiot. But now there are a few alternatives to the Ambient QuickLok (though none match the QuickLok's groovy purple). So what do you use and recommend? Things I'm considering (and that appear to still be available): Ambient QuickLok Quick Release Rycote PCS Boom Connector Orca Bags OR-45 quick release Sound Guys Solutions quick release Just standard boompoles (a couple K-Tek and a couple LTM; LTMs mainly used for sit downs ), all 12 feet (~3.5 meters) or shorter, and standard mics (Schoeps, Sanken, sometimes a 416), in standard screen (heaviest is a Rycote Modular for …
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Hello everyone, I have Lectrosonics smwb/E01 can i change the firmware on NA like on receivers SR
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Hello, Lately looking regularly to the Sound Devices approved media list for 8 series I realized they have not changed it in a long while. There are many new brands and models on the market nowadays and I wonder if we could exchange on experiences with cards not listed there. I have been using Manfrotto pro V90 SD cards for 4k video camera (side job) for more than a year without a single hiccup. Now it is overkill for our SD recorders but I have not used them on set yet just... because they were not listed. I still have to find the time to do extensive test not on a job before writing a feedback here. Why would they not work? they are rated for a far more…
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Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew if the IR frequecy syncing that Lectro gear uses is just an IR-ified version of the audio deeedle tones, or is it something different? Thanks
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Wow, some really nice microphone amps from Schoeps: More Infos on the Schoeps Website: https://schoeps.de/en/products/colette/microphone-amplifiers/cmc-1.html Greetings
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I'm currently using a pulse-load tester, but getting unreliable results. Any recommendations? Thank you.
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Hey there, does anyone know of a system that can do this? almost a two way radio that I can bank wireless frequencies so they can act as IFBs and communications between crew? would that work, VHF vs. UHF wise? Thanks!
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Hello, As a freelancer to location sound I use wireless tech with the BSRF antenna distro with Lectro gear. I picked up an RF Explorer in order to understand radio tech better as evidently I have a lot to learn. I have heard that I need to be careful when using this tech as not to overload the front end. My question is this: is it safe to connect my BSRF distro to the SMA on the RF Explorer in order to do a scan on the antennas I use? Maybe directly connecting a sharkfin? Let's take my BSRF for example.. Listed on the below link I can see on the specs for the BSRF, the output specs state 50ohms. Do I also need to check that the current of 150mA factors in?…
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Hello fellow sound people! I've been looking into finding the perfect solution for traveling with my gear while having it as compact and functional as possible. I had an orca OR-26 until recently but its quality was rather lacking and the padding wasted a lot of space. Also it tended to fall over, which ja bad because I use the trolley/case as stand for my audio bag when doing interviews. So right now I am using a Peli Air 1535 case with trekpak insert - and its ALMOST perfect. My issue isbthst the case is just large enough to get my essentials in there, but not everything that I need for bigger gigs. Also the wheels are tiny and t…
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I've been using the B5D forever. I like them, but they're kind of delicate. Also, perhaps there's something better out there now. Better = at least as transparent, possibly a bit more rugged, maybe a bit more wind rejection. I've read some of the previous discussions here. So I'm considering these options: Schoeps B5D https://schoeps.de/en/products/accessories/wind-popscreens/hollow-foam-type-windscreens/b-5-d.html Cinela Leonard (The cinela.fr is **still** "Coming back soon" for me. So here's a vendor page). https://www.trewaudio.com/product/cinela-leo/ Rycote Baseball (not the BBG) https://rycote.com/microphone-win…
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Good afternoon - I'm building a small sound cart set up: Ive been talking to American Sound recordist Jim Keany Building around the idea of been able to quickly break the bag away from the cart with minimal Fuss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sNVnqQ8p7E (starts talking about power around 8.10) As you can see my rig is a bit smaller but very similar. Bag: -An 833 (SL-2 - 2x src's - 2 x Betso Sharks) G4 Coms Cart: Icon M+ Controll Surface Black magic Duo monitors LED light strip Usb Hub My problem at the moment is Power distribution: It looks like Jim is using his PSC life bat - into a AR…
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Hey All, This isn't for a specific gig, just thinking generally and wondering if anyone else has cool setup for this. Has anyone tried implementing there 833 into Dante networks, perhaps with AES to Dante converters? I bought my 833 with XL-AES about 8 months ago, and now I'm recently discovering Dante, and I'm sad that the 833 doesn't natively link with it. Anyone got any cool ideas?
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